Jackson State Community College

Jackson, Tennessee · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$6,236

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

25.9%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

2,511

In-state tuition

$4,740

Out-of-state tuition

$17,724

Cost of attendance

$15,183

Median earnings (10y)

$35,224

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (50% of credentials).

  • STEM9%
  • Health37%
  • Business2%
  • Humanities & arts50%
  • Social sciences1%
  • Trades & services0%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

17 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's620$22,593$5,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's139$54,713$8,450
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate90$35,080
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's66$46,292
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate64
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's55$48,207$11,710
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Associate's49
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate47
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's42$29,457
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's37
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's34
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate31
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's19
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate11
Education, General.Associate's10
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate5
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Associate's$48,478

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Jackson State Community College

Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Jackson, Tennessee, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,511 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Jackson State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,236 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,740 for in-state students and $17,724 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,183 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 25.9%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $35,224 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Jackson State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (50% of credentials), health (37% of credentials), stem (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Jackson, Tennessee (city), Jackson State Community College draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Jackson State Community College

Q.How much does Jackson State Community College cost?

The average net price at Jackson State Community College is $6,236 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,183.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Jackson State Community College?

Jackson State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 25.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Jackson State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Jackson State Community College graduate earns $35,224 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Jackson State Community College?

Published tuition is $4,740 in-state and $17,724 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Jackson State Community College located?

Jackson State Community College is located in Jackson, Tennessee (ZIP 38301).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Jackson State Community College at their official website.